Articles by Benedict Collins, Senior Writer, Security

Benedict is a Senior Security Writer at TechRadar Pro, where he has specialized in covering the intersection of geopolitics, cyber-warfare, and business security.

Benedict provides detailed analysis on state-sponsored threat actors, APT groups, and the protection of critical national infrastructure, with his reporting bridging the gap between technical threat intelligence and B2B security strategy.

Benedict holds an MA (Distinction) in Security, Intelligence, and Diplomacy from the University of Buckingham Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies (BUCSIS), with his specialization providing him with an elite academic framework for deconstructing complex international conflicts and intelligence operations. He also holds a BA in Politics with Journalism, providing him with a strong investigative nature and the ability to translate complex security data into clear, actionable insights.

When he isn’t analyzing the latest data breach or security threats, Benedict enjoys running and cycling throughout the UK countryside.

Articles by: Benedict Collins

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Asking ChatGPT to help with your security qualms could be putting your data at serious risk

By Benedict Collins published 26 June 25

People are consulting ChatGPT for security tips, but inadvertently feeding it sensitive personal info.

Millions of Brother printers threatened by multiple serious vulnerabilities – enterprise and home printers at risk

By Benedict Collins published 26 June 25

Millions of printers, scanners, and label makers from Brother are at risk of being hit by eight new vulnerabilities.

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SonicWall warns of fake VPN apps stealing user logins and putting businesses at risk - here's what we know

By Benedict Collins published 25 June 25

SonicWall has issued an advisory after spotting spoofed VPN clients that steal configurations and credentials.

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A free service to protect US critical infrastructure against Russian cyber attacks has ended – but did it shut down just a touch too soon?

By Benedict Collins published 25 June 25

Free services offered by Cloudflare, CrowdStrike and Ping Identity have shut down to a lack of uptake.

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By Desire Athow last updated 25 June 25

Updated Great if you don’t want to pay a subscription every month for cloud storage.

This dangerous new malware is hitting iOS and Android phones alike - and it's even stealing photos and crypto

By Benedict Collins published 24 June 25

SparkKitty is prowling through smartphone photo libraries to steal access to your crypto wallet.

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Best secure email provider of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated 24 June 25

We list the best secure email providers, so you can keep your emails fully private and securely protected.

This mega DDoS attack broke all records - huge 37.4TB bombardment in 45 seconds against a single victim is the largest ever recorded

By Benedict Collins published 23 June 25

A huge DDoS attack which sent 38TB of data could have wreaked havoc - but it was stopped in its tracks.

Whole big mess - Krispy Kreme data breach sees data on over 160,000 people exposed

By Benedict Collins published 20 June 25

Krispy Kreme employees bore the brunt of the breach, but we donut know who was responsible.

Your Facebook account just got even more secure – and it could make phishing a thing of the past

By Benedict Collins published 19 June 25

Users will soon be able to secure their Facebook account with the added safety of a passkey.

AWS just hit a major cloud security milestone - and it could be a win-win for businesses everywhere

By Benedict Collins published 18 June 25

AWS reveals a cloud security gamechanger in its bid to keep customers safe.

Top satellite communications company Viasat was also hit by Salt Typhoon – which shows just how widespread this massive attack was

By Benedict Collins published 18 June 25

Salt Typhoon didn't just go after telecommunications – they also tried to crack in to satellite comms.

OpenAI just signed a huge deal with the US government - and it could change the future of AI as we know it

By Benedict Collins published 17 June 25

OpenAI us putting its AI models under a new umbrella for the US government.

Your least-favorite browser finally added a proper password manager, and it could be a massive game-changer for secure business credential sharing

By Benedict Collins published 16 June 25

Manage your business credentials the easy way with Microsoft Edge's new secure password deployment tool.

86 million AT&T records leaked online - and this time they’re decrypted, so be on your guard

By Benedict Collins published 6 June 25

AT&T is investigating an archive that appeared online containing personal data and social security numbers.

Anthropic is building new Claude AI models specifically for US national security designed to handle classified information

By Benedict Collins published 6 June 25

US national security may soon be bolstered by Claude AI models from Anthropic.

OpenAI says it disrupted at least 10 malicious AI campaigns already this year

By Benedict Collins published 6 June 25

Multiple influence and disinformation campaigns using ChatGPT have been taken down by OpenAI.

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Microsoft launches free cybersecurity protection for European governments against AI threats and more

By Benedict Collins published 5 June 25

Microsoft is shoring up European cybersecurity with a new free-of-charge initiative.

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Meta halts phone and browser tracking tools after researchers expose user snooping

By Benedict Collins published 4 June 25

Researchers spotted covert data extraction and tracking, but the apps responsible quickly removed the script.

Microsoft and other security experts want a proper naming system for the worst hackers around

By Benedict Collins published 3 June 25

Microsoft is looking to save precious seconds during cyberattacks by unifying threat actor naming.

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US banks don't want to have to reveal when they've been hacked

By Benedict Collins published 2 June 25

US banks aren't happy about having to disclose cyberattacks.

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Microsoft Authenticator begins password autofill phase out this week - so export now, or you could lose them forever

By Benedict Collins published 30 May 25

Microsoft wants users to switch to Edge, or lose their autofill privileges.

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Upgrading to Windows 11 just got easier - Microsoft introduces a new business backup tool

By Benedict Collins published 29 May 25

Businesses rejoice - upgrading to Windows 11 is now even easier.

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Most of CISA’s senior leaders are leaving the agency

By Benedict Collins published 28 May 25

Following a third staff reduction, CISA's leadership are leaving in droves.

Putin orders Microsoft, Zoom services to be 'throttled' in Russia

By Benedict Collins published 27 May 25

Microsoft and Zoom should be "throttled", Putin said.

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